Corrosion Resistance – Fiberglass Pipe is corrosion resistant both inside and out. This includes resistance to rust, pitting, and dezincification which weakens and destroys metal pipe.

Low Encrustation/Scale Build-up -Fiberglass is extremely resistant to encrustation and scale. Buildup of these materials decreases the internal diameter of the Column Pipe, making pumps work harder. Clear, open Fiberglass Pipes deliver energy savings and prolong the life of the pump. No de-scaling procedures are required.

No Residue – Fiberglass does not release the residues produced by metal. Residue damages filters, making Fiberglass Pipe the choice for membrane filtration and RO water treatment plants.

Inert Properties – Fiberglass pipe is chemically non-reactive and does not corrode from contact with brackish water.

Heat Resistant – Fiberglass Casing is extremely resistant to the heat-of-hydration during installation/grouting. Unlike PVC pipe, Fiberglass Casing will not crumple from exposure to heat.

Additionally, the heat resistant properties of Fiberglass Column (Drop) Pipe prevents hourglassing – – in the event of valve/system failure heating the water. PVC drop pipe can collapse in these situations, allowing pumps to fall into the well.

High Pressure Resistance – The strength-to-weight ratio of Fiberglass surpasses that of iron, carbon and stainless steel. The great compressive strength of Fiberglass Casing enables its installation to well depths that crumple PVC pipe. The strength of Fiberglass withstands the weight of cement poured at installation.

The superior strength of Fiberglass Column (Drop) Pipe withstands the start-up torque created by high horsepower pumps and has been used as a solution to “water hammer.”

Non-Conductive – Burgess Fiberglass Pipe has a very high dielectric constant and will not carry an electrical current; important for mitigating the effects of lightening strikes and electrolytic corrosion.

Light Weight – Fiberglass Pipe is lighter than carbon or stainless steel. Its light weight makes it easier to handle and install.

High Torque Resistance – As stated above, the superior strength of Fiberglass Column Pipe withstands the start-up torque created by high horsepower pumps. PVC can crumple in high-torque situations.

Ease of Installation – As stated above, the strength of Fiberglass provides the ability to more quickly grout Fiberglass Casing.

Another issue is the smooth nature of metal which requires welding “cat eyes” or lugs onto the pipe, in order for it to be lifted by elevators. Each metal joint must be welded together by skilled welders – and the metal is extremely heavy to handle. These are expensive, time consuming obstacles.

Conversely, elevators attach easily under the female bell end of Burgess Fiberglass Casing. Joints are aligned, threaded and bonded together quickly – without special skills. Fiberglass is lighter and easier to handle than metal. Prep time and installation time are significantly reduced using Burgess Fiberglass Casing.

In contrast, when installing PVC Casing, additional process may be required to circulate water in the PVC pipe to prevent crumpling from the heat-of-hydration.

Low installation costs – As outlined in the Installation section, above, installation of metal is time and labor intensive. Welders and the extra cost of men and drilling rigs is prohibitive when compared to installing lightweight, threaded Fiberglass Casing.

PVC installation costs are significant when Casing must be cooled with water to withstand the heat of hydration.